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What would it take for Biden to step aside?

If Democrats start turning against Biden, he could be forced to give up the race, yet all is not lost for the battered president. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Fz4bJWq

King Charles releases first statement since cancer diagnosis made public

In his first public comments acknowledging his illness, the King recognised the goodwill he has been shown since Buckingham Palace announced his diagnosis less than a week ago. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/lchNXf2

Neighbours warn Israel of disaster if it pushes into Rafah, the last Palestinian refuge

Key mediators have warned of repercussions if Israel launches a ground invasion in Rafah, a city already devastated by airstrikes and where more than half the Gazan population has evacuated to. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/sXHPjWK

World of photos, February 11, 2024

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/awqg40O

‘Cheap shots’: Democrats go into damage control for embattled Biden

Democrats, including Vice President Kamala Harris, have rallied behind the president amid fresh concerns about his age and memory. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/861fYCK

Prince Harry settles lawsuit against British tabloid

Prince Harry has settled his lawsuit against a British tabloid over phone-hacking claims. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/jT5hNt6

‘Daunting consequences’: US Supreme Court sceptical of removing Trump from election ballot

In a historic legal showdown, America’s highest court has heard arguments to determine if the former president should be removed from the ballot in Colorado. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3n5eOxW

Sebi slaps Rs 7.4-crore fine on 5 Zee Business guest experts, 10 others

The fine was slapped for unlawful trades done by some of them based on the recommendations given by the experts when they appeared on Zee Business news channel between February and December 2022. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/cXUMoWg

Israel's prime minister rejects Gaza peace deal

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says no to the Gaza peace deal and vows to defeat Hamas. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/oKSNTCL

Magic mushrooms ‘can improve sex lives in struggling relationships’, study finds

Magic mushrooms, LSD and other psychedelic drugs increase sexual function and may be able to save struggling relationships, a new study suggests. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/0NGCeYt

Sebi mulls relaxation in timelines for FPIs' material change disclosures

In its consultation paper, Sebi proposed categorising material changes notified by FPIs into two groups to set timelines for reporting such changes. Type I includes changes that require FPIs to seek fresh registration, or which affect any privileges or exemption available to such foreign investors and Type II includes all other material changes. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/aRgHPVe

Two people shot dead by Turkish police during attack on courthouse in Istanbul

Turkish police have shot dead two people during an attack on Istanbul courthouse. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/unvGhLe

How an Australian ended up in Beijing’s crosshairs

Former state security man turned dissident academic Yang Hengjun may pay the ultimate price for going against his one-time masters. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Kmkprw1

JB Pharma Q3 Results: Net profit jumps 26% to Rs 134 crore

The drug maker had reported a net profit of Rs 106 crore in the year-ago period. Revenue for the quarter rose 7% YoY to Rs 845 crore The Mumbai-based company reported operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) at Rs 235 crore, up from Rs 193 crore in the year-ago period. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/ZBmCHMR

Buckingham Palace announces King Charles is being treated for cancer

King Charles is being treated for cancer, Buckingham Palace announces. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/wle8PMb

China tightens trading restrictions for domestic and offshore investors

In a statement Monday, the China Securities Regulatory Commission said it recently discovered multiple cases of stock market manipulation and “malicious short selling.” The regulator vowed to act quickly to stop illegal behavior that hinders stable stock market operations and hurts investors. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/7ScMn4f

Blinken pushing hostage deal in Riyadh, Hamas returns to north Gaza streets

Hamas has re-emerged in some of the most devastated areas of Gaza after Israeli forces pulled back, an indication Israel’s goal of crushing the group remains elusive. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/FZCxELk

MPs keeping Netanyahu in power warn him against any Hamas deal

Israel is not ready to accept a deal at any price to release hostages held by Hamas amid disquiet in Netanyahu’s coalition about a US push to get more aid into Gaza. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Fp8JBa5

Queen Elizabeth ‘thought Diana was far better suited to Andrew than Charles’

The late Queen was initially delighted by the young Diana Spencer, who went to great lengths to impress upon everyone how much she loved Balmoral “beyond imagination”. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/W2tXN1a

Charles’ and Kate’s hospital stays boost popularity, but William ranks No.1

The King and Catherine, Princess of Wales both enjoyed a bounce in the royal family popularity stakes after being admitted to hospital for their respective health scares. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/iulUs8g

Biden wins first Democratic primary in landslide

Joe Biden has won the first Democratic presidential primary race despite low voter turnout, polling centre problems, and signs that his traditional support base is fraying. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ywGWOdm

Australia supports new strikes against Yemen’s Houthis

British and US-led strikes targeted 36 Houthi targets in Yemen overnight. The militant group says it has no intention of scaling back their own attacks in the Red Sea. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/tZjfiIP

Coronation or contest? Biden faces first election test in South Carolina

The US president appears set for a potential rematch with Trump in November but there are troubling signs for the Democrats. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/q1nuWfM

US begins strikes against Iranian-backed groups following fatal drone attack

US leaders have been warning for days that they would strike back at the militias and they made it clear that it wouldn’t be just one hit. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/TEh4zeN

DA overseeing Trump trial accused of improper relationship with prosecutor

One of the biggest criminal trials Donald Trump faces could be derailed over allegations of an affair between the district attorney overseeing it and the prosecutor who led the investigation. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/MbN2SCa

UPL Q3 Results: Co posts loss of Rs 1,217 crore against profit a year ago

The company's net profit stood at Rs 1,087 crore during the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year, the company said in a regulatory filing. Its revenue from operations declined 27.72% to Rs 9,887 crore in the quarter under review from Rs 13,679 crore a year ago. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/MdN03Vr

LIC Housing Finance Q3 Results: Net profit jumps over two-fold YoY to Rs 1,163 crore

Net profit margin, which is a ratio of net profit to total revenue, improved to 18.1% from 10.52% over the same period. The gross non-performing assets ratio fell to 4.26% at the end of December from 4.76% a year back. Net NPA stood at 2.24% against 2.4%. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/JvMwARZ

Biden orders sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank

The action goes much further than a directive issued by the State Department in December imposing visa bans on dozens of Israeli settlers. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ty5mndF

London stocks slip after BoE stands pat on rates

The blue-chip FTSE 100 was down 0.1%, but was up as much as 0.6% before the central bank's decision. British government bond yields rose and the pound cut some of its earlier losses. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2TAkq9W